30 Ideas to Create an Original Bookcase in Your Home (1)

Books and decorative objects are perfectly integrated with the walls of our interiors. Staged in an original bookcase in the shape of a spiral, cube, tree, animal … All the options, even the most wacky, are revisited to bring color and fantasy to our decor.

1. Original Mikado-style library

Original Mikado-style library (1)

This large original bookcase with its unstructured design is made up of bars reminiscent of the famous Mikado game. The assembly may seem random but it responds to a precise assembly plan. The whole is thus balanced despite a wobbly perception which confers all the originality of this structure.

2. Original library with wavy shapes

Original library with wavy shapes (1)

Inspired by natural shapes like rippling sand dunes or flowing water, this white shelf invites softness. The rhythm of the lockers is composed on a five-interval algorithm. With its contemporary style, this original bookcase guarantees character and style. You just have to personalize it with your decorative objects.

3. A library staircase to optimize space

A library staircase to optimize space (1)

A ready-made book storage solution! The empty space under the stairs of this loft is taken over by the arrangement of tailor-made lockers. Perfectly integrated, these storage units fill the void of color and life. An original decorative idea to copy to optimize space and save space.

4. A bookcase bear for an atypical touch in the house

A bookcase bear for an atypical touch in the house (1)

The Joe polar bear is perfect for populating, in a central and original way, the rooms of the house such as the living room, the bedroom… It dresses large spaces with its unusual XL format presence. It offers plenty of storage. An original approach to dress the house.

5. Rotating column bookcase to store books with originality

Rotating column bookcase to store books with originality (1)

Ptolomeo remains perfectly balanced, despite its height of 197 cm, and its lack of wall mounting. Thanks to its ingenious design of rotation, this bookshelf column can contain up to 245 books (vertical storage) while being very compact on the floor … Downright practical and aesthetic.

6. Decorative idea for a child’s room: an original bookcase in the shape of a tree

Decorative idea for a child's room, an original bookcase in the shape of a tree (1)

This original tree-shaped bookshelf-library is in tune with the times. It fits very naturally in a child’s room, in a living room to welcome books, toys, CDs… A very original shape that makes you want to push walls and ceilings!

7. Modular graphic library

Modular graphic library (1)

Clever, this modular shelf can be assembled without tools! It is composed according to your desires and your inspirations thanks to the small colored screw connectors, red, graphite, or lime. Free-standing or wall-mounted version, it’s up to everyone to imagine the shape that the five parts and accessories will take.

8. A huge original library with colorful cubes

With the Cubit modular shelving system, all shapes are possible. The cubes can be easily assembled (without tools!) To create a modular and scalable bookcase like this bookcase that crosses the floors like a beautiful blooming plant. The game with the 22 available colors makes the creation limitless.

9. The raw spirit of concrete for an original piece of furniture

The raw spirit of concrete for an original piece of furniture (1)

Concrete cubes to assemble in hollow and solid, square and rectangular shapes. This game of Lego is fun and allows, especially in a child’s room, to invest the walls and or to stand independently in the center of a room.

10. Choose the shape of your library with Bookworm!

Choose the shape of your library with Bookworm! (1)

A combination of technology and poetry: the taste of the beautiful nonconformist. Flexible and functional, this is the shelf that bends to all your fantasies! Freely create your favorite shape for all your books or CDs. This design bookcase is available in different colors: white, black, red, blue, aluminum and tea yellow.

11. Original bookcase with ventilated compartments

Original bookcase with ventilated compartments (1)

This open and airy bookcase presents a refined assembly of horizontal and vertical uprights which intersect, forming open boxes. The succession of squares form a rhythmic and dynamic space.

12. White bookcase with an original design for storing books

White bookcase with an original design for storing books (1)

This cube bookcase takes the side of the faded white on the white wall to let the books express their colors in a punchy way. The lockers of different size and positioning allow you to create a design and original rhythm.

13. The Living Cube, the multifunctional bookcase unit

The Living Cube, the multifunctional bookcase unit (1)

When he moved into his new apartment in Bern, Switzerland, artist and designer Till Könneker faced a dire lack of storage space. He then began to imagine and design an all-in-one piece of furniture that could accommodate his vinyl collection , his flat screen, his clothes, his shoes and an interior storage area hidden from view. To use the space on the top face of the cube he added a ladder and set up a bed. Hop, the Living Cube was born. Placed in the middle of a room, this all-in-one piece of furniture is a clever solution to separating space without walls.

14. A bookcase to be placed against a wall

a bookcase to be placed against a wall (1)

Design and all in wood, to bring warmth to a room, and present your books in the direction you want.

15. A round bookcase

A round bookcase (1)

An interesting way to dress up a wall by creating storage for books and not just!

16. … or in a triangle

... or in a triangle

We continue with the original shapes, this time triangles!

17. Book hangers

Book hangers (1)

Another idea for an original bookcase, modular and light, and that I find interesting to use to separate a room and create an office or reading corner!

18. A graphics library

A graphics library (1)

Made of simple shelves, connected by sliding panels that give it all its character.

19. A design display

A design display (1)

Staging your most beautiful books or magazines with a display, an original library idea where the books become real decorative elements, almost like paintings!

20. An original bookcase with an industrial style

An original bookcase with an industrial style (1)

Create a library based on supplies from the plumbing department, a DIY with more than successful results for an industrial and graphic look! You can adjust the size and shape to infinity and create a custom bookcase at low cost!

21. A folded metal bookcase

A folded metal bookcase (1)

The origami shelves designed by adónde, folded metal sheets for geometric shapes enthusiasts!

22. Frames for an original library

Frames for an original library (1)

Old frames fixed on the front of simple wooden boxes, I love this idea that welcomes books like real works of art

23. Piano

Piano (1)

An atypical DIY to display your favorite books in the living room.

24. Crates

crates

With crates, create a unique library at a lower cost!

25. So original

So original (1)

If you have a wall available, set up an original bookcase. It will transform your room.

26. 3d

3d (1)

The 3D library does not appeal to its originality!

27. Corner

Corner (1)

If you have an empty corner, set up a reading corner with shelves.

28. On the bench

On the bench (1)

To store your books with a lot of originality, find a bench in a flea market.

29. In height

In height (1)

If you have a lot of books, feel free to use the high ceiling heights to store them.

30. Reading corner

Reading corner (1)

By fitting out a large library you can create an integrated reading corner!